LSU football added a highly touted defender to its transfer portal class on Tuesday. According to Wilson Alexander of The Advocate, the Tigers are recruiting former Boise State safety Ty Benefield.
Benefield is one of the best security in the gate. By 247Sports, Benefield is the No. 33 player available. THE On3 Transfer Portal Industry Rankings considers Benefield top-10 at his position.
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Benefield brings a wealth of experience to LSU’s defense, playing over 2,000 snaps in three years at Boise State. In 2025, he made 80 tackles and recorded 30 stops along with two interceptions and three pressures. During his career, he accumulated 71 stops, five interceptions, two forced fumbles, 15 pressures and three sacks.
Benefield is versatile. LSU returns TaMarcus Cooley and Da’Shawn Spears at safety, but LSU DC Blake Baker likes to play three safeties in his dime package. We could see Benefield take on the STAR role if LSU opts to play a traditional defensive back at the position with Harold Perkins in the NFL.
Benefield is 6-foot-2 and has the physique to play in the box as well as the athleticism to run in coverage.
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This article was originally published on LSU Wire: LSU Football Signs Safety to Veteran Transfer Portal
